Governors tax credit proposal sparks private school support debate
The S C Independent School Association backs Gov Mark Sanford tax credits for private and home schooling costs as a family option. Aiken Preparatory School and Aiken County educators warn it diverts funds from public schools. Details cap credits at 4100 dollars for families under 75000, with Sanford asserting broad equity goals.
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S.C. Independent School Association
Mark Sanford
Aiken Preparatory School
Debbie Boehner
John Bradley
Aiken County
Sanford
Boehner
Aiken Christian School
Clark Ballard
Jesus Christ
Ballard
Aiken Prep
Kathy Steitler
Gov. Sanford
Rain and sleet no snow in forecast says meteorologist
National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Barlow says no snow or accumulation is expected today or Friday morning as a mix of rain and sleet moves through. Temperatures should stay in the 30s with continued rain tonight and a 30 percent morning chance tomorrow. No ice or freezing rain anticipated for Aiken County. Weekend to bring warmer temperatures.
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Jeff Barlow
National Weather Service
Barlow
Aiken County
Connector route nears decision for Southside link
A city county and citizen committee weighs three proposed routes for the Southside connector between Whiskey Road and Silver Bluff Road. New data score routes on traffic impact cost property and environmental effects. Next meeting will assess land use impact and public input, with results expected in two weeks.
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Whiskey Road
Silver Bluff Road
Chime Bell Church Road
Glenwood Drive
Southside
Scott Singer
Singer
Minibottle bill clears Senate in South Carolina
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill to end the minibottle requirement for bars and restaurants. The measure would still let retailers stock 1 liter bottles for use only in on premise venues while allowing minibottles to be sold at retail. Supporters say tourism and coast resorts could gain, while critics warn of reduced consumer choice and added taxes on liter bottles.
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Columbia
Senate
South Carolina
Dick Elliott
North
Myrtle Beach
Elliott
Phil Leventis
Dsumter
Jim Ritchie
Spartanburg
Ritchie
Macedonia president killed in plane crash in Bosnia
President Boris Trajkovski of Macedonia and six officials died when a government Beechcraft Beechcraft Super King Air 200 crashed in bad weather near Bitonja in southern Bosnia. The delegation was en route to Mostar for an investment conference. no survivors were found. A commission will investigate the crash.
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Bstonia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Macedonia
Bosnia
Boris Trajkovski
Mostar
Bitonja
U.S
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